SINCE 1828
fast-twitch
adjective
\ ˈfas(t)-ˌtwich
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Definition of fast-twitch
: of, relating to, or being muscle fiber that contracts quickly especially during brief high-intensity physical activity requiring strength — compare slow-twitch
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fast-twitch
adjective
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Medical Definition of fast-twitch
: of, relating to, or being muscle fiber that contracts quickly especially during brief high-intensity physical activity requiring strength — compare slow-twitch
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